Would like to see it up against the $65 lews reel. It’s what I use as my first baitcaster reel, and it isn’t to bad.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Seems lots want to see that so next up I guess lol

Great video. Thank for you these videos and covering all ends of the spectrum with price.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

I’m trying new at this for sure

Love when you do reviews Hank keep them coming Sir!

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Hank, thank you for doing these reviews. I value your opinion. You haven’t steered me wrong yet! 👊

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@davewashburn8930

2 жыл бұрын

@@BassGeek you bet!

I have one of those. Been using it for a couple of months now. It’s an aluminum fast-back frame according to bass pro shops/cabelas where I got my combo. It’s a sturdy reel. One of my favorites so far.( until now I’ve been a Lew’s guy) It’s so smooth on the cast, the retrieval, and of course the fight with a fish on the line. I use it for my frogging and jig set up. In the end, it’s one of my favorites now. And I agree with you, it definitely gets better with continued use. It’s something that needs to be “broken in” so to say. Also, I love the content. Please keep ‘em coming. God Bless and hope you and yours are well.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah It does cast super well. I was surprised at that. I would think that it should be durable with the weight of it. hahahha. Some simple touches and this reel could be a under $100 phenom. I've never been a fan of 13's astatic what is up with them and the colors. The designers have to be blind.

@THEXGreaverX

2 жыл бұрын

@@BassGeek I agree. The look of it really threw me off at first. After giving it a go, I couldn’t be happier. It really was a replacement combo after one of my oldest rods broke and the warranty required both the reel and rod be exchanged. I didn’t know what to expect at first. Now I’m kicking myself for not trying other brands sooner. Now I love it. It may not be a modern looker so to say, but it’s performance matches or beats anything I’ve used this far. Even the more expensive stuff I got.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

@@THEXGreaverX It's pretty good on the water.

@mattthomen1608

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I got the concept z and that red is funny as hell. Don't match any of my white rods.crazy paint jobs.lol

@BigDirtDawg

2 жыл бұрын

@@BassGeek the concept c is one of the best looking reels on the market. Especially the first generation

Love this type of review format. Plus the fact that you're using it for some time.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I thought it would be a simple way to do things.

Good honest review Hank. Thanks man. That reel is not for me, but a newbie might like it. I like the review series because I trust what you have to say. I may not agree with it 100% but I respect your opinion. 🤘🎣

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what it’s about. Everyone is different and have different feel and needs in a reel.

Thank you for sharing another great video 🎣as always you Rock

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike thank you for watching.

Love the good honest review videos like this and also love your small company videos! I have at least a dozen bait caster reels from cheap up to $300 range. I have a couple cheap piscifun spark pro reels and have had really good luck with ‘‘em and they are fairly cheap. You might dig into that brand because I have found they are well worth the money!

@BassGeek

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree! The Piscifun are really great

I bought a 13 fishing 8ft extra heavy swim bait rod and I love it so far I paired it up with a kastking reel and I love it so far as well thanks for the video

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

I really like this reel. It casts great but there are things they can do better

Thanks for the review! So many choices at that price point!

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah what you you like to see a review on.

@davidrauschenbach6871

2 жыл бұрын

@@BassGeek Have you had a chance to put bearings in your BB1 yet? Perhaps a comparison video!?

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidrauschenbach6871 Not yet but they are sitting right in front of me hahahaha

That hair and beard grew back real fast. 😅 I agree the weight of the reel is the biggest downfall. Glad you're including "tightness" in your reviews. If pull on the handle and handle knobs to check for any slop or wobble that would be the biggest determining factor for me. Thanks for taking the time to make this review.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha had this one on backup for a minute 😂

I snagged up the inception sport z on Black Friday my first 13 fishing reel and it isn’t bad I have multiple high end reels and it can hang with some of them I know it isn’t the sub 100 range but you can get some deals if you shop around at the end of the day any reel can catch fish

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they can but they can also cost you fish too

Good videos hank I had my tournament on watts bar this weekend and I finished 4th and we caught about 15 fish just 3 were big enough a 4 pound smallmouth and a 2 pound large and a 4 pound large also I’m looking for a shakey head rod any suggestions

Great video Hank

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love the 13 fishing combo, haven’t had any issues with it yet , but I can say it will cast a half mile.

@BassGeek

Ай бұрын

It really surprised me at the casting distance.

I bought one of these and hammered to six pounder day one. I was on a trip normally I wouldn’t buy anything this cheap. Seriously though I still use it to this day and it’s a damn good real for 50 bucks I believe I got it for $45. I looked for some berries, but I couldn’t find any cause. I want to upgrade it and pimp it out a little bit. It’s a good reel and will catch em.

@BassGeek

4 ай бұрын

Hey ya can't beat that.

I like these product reviews they help.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

awesome waterbody and nice nature you have there :)

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Would this be a ok cranking reel in your opinion? Also love the videos! I'm a newer follower of yours and love the tips and tricks you give all the time! Helps a newer bass angler like myself a lot!

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for joining the Nation. I might use it for deeper divers 15+ otherwise it’s a heavy reel

@hookshankhewitt5615

2 жыл бұрын

@@BassGeek thank you! And that's what I kinda figured

Hey Hank, great video, would love if you got the Piscifun Alloy M and did a review on it, that is also a sub 100 dollar reel that also features a aluminum frame, I have one and love it!!

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

I'll add that to the list. Sounds fun.

@farrzmd3038

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t beat the alloy m. Can be found for $68 on sale. Perfect reel for my pickup truck rod. Casts anything tied on. My only concern is going to be if the drag holds up long term.

@ecase77

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had 5 piscifun reels and only ever had a problem with the phantom. Have yet to try the alloy but the new carbon xcs looks 🔥

How about reviewing a Abu Garcia Max Pro?

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one and on the list.

Great product review! Never tried the 13 Fishing reels but really like their rods and some baits . I’d be curious how their higher priced reels match up

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

I reviewed the new Z2 slide already

@Oldbasshole

2 жыл бұрын

@@BassGeek I’m sure I watched it , might have to go back and review lol

I bought one a few months back. 2 issues though. First one was right out of the box it made a horrible squealing noise when casting. A little digging and i found that there was no lube where the spool contacts the disk on the inside of the cast control knob. Little dab of lube and no more noise and casts better. Second issue. Mine would tend to spool line a bit heavier on the reel handle side (right hand retrieve). Noticed as the cast control was tightened it would push the spool toward the brake side of the reel. Added a couple shims on the spool to make it center back up better when the cast control is tightened. Seems to have fixed the issue as well. Im a little annoyed that i had to deal with that to begin with since it really should have been right from the start. Other than that I dont have any complaints for how it performs for what it is.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Yea yea and yes. Good stuff and I did see the same issues

I’m looking at this exact Reel on eBay but the backwards play may be a deal breaker Lol I have a 20 year old Abu Ambassadeur 3600 still with Zero back play or solid Antireverse. I really like the look of the 13 fishing reels but prefer the Aluminum Frames for longevity. Great Video my Friend

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t know what this is made of but it’s heavy as He%#

Go Hank! Show us the low down on these 13 fishing products! I use the older blackmax Garcia reels. Good starter reel,or just casting setup.they were 40 bucks back before 08. Whoa there old now like me.lol

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I hope to do a review on those!

@mattthomen1608

2 жыл бұрын

Johney from fish the moment uses the newer models on his show,and they land him some decent hawgs. But thx Hank for the run down, I love watching, and reading about fishing!

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattthomen1608 you can catch a bass on anything. There’s videos that show bass being caught on lettuce and iPhones dowse that make’em good lures? How about Barbie rods plenty of videos on landing 5lbers on this should ya run out and buy one??? Landing a bass on ANYTHING don’t mean it’s built well.

Great review

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

You gonna do "the best budget dlc reel" video soon? I truly believe that the slx dc reel is just as good if not better then my curado dc

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

I love mine! Hahahaha

@mikebanks6704

2 жыл бұрын

Same here I really believe it's up there with the curado n metanium etc

Maybe I'm just too old, I love the way it looks, I thought Delorean hahaha 👍 but can't handle heavy... Yup I'm too old 👍✌️🎣 thanks Hank and as always YOU ROCK 🤘🎣💙

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha Delores is right. Yeah this thing is heavy. Good on big rods heave presentations but that it for me

I think actually then ya definitely have to put the Lew's tournament pro up with that one being the same price point cuz now due to covid I think they raised the price to either $64.99 or $69.99

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Ok that would be a good one!

I just got mine and for some reason it screams like crazy when I cast. Sometimes it is silent but then sometimes the next 10 casts will be screaming. I’ve tried adjusting the brakes and the tensioner but nothing seems to make a difference.

@BassGeek

Жыл бұрын

Mine did too. It is one noisy reel. Add Oil I don’t thank they oil them at all from the factory

Daiwa ca80 for me. Aluminum frame can be found under $100 on eBay. Got one for $65. I’ve been using it for months now. love it. The only thing I don’t care for is it’s silver and “orange” eeeeewwww

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha It’s a good reel really

You'd be hard pressed to snatch my Abu SilverMax out of my hand for about the same price point. I keep going back to it even though I have reels that cost 3-4 times as much or more. It just takes a beating and keeps doing what I ask it to. I recently bought an Abu Revo SX that was meant to be an upgrade for the old silvermax. Still using the silvermax and still catching fish with it. It even makes an appearance in my wacky rig video and you can see how old and beat up it really is, lol. I bring all this up, because I'm wondering if the F1 has the potential to be the same sort of reel? Is it a bang for your buck reel, or merely a good budget reel? Do you feel it punches above it's weight or is just average?

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

In one area I thing it does. It casts really well. Now due to its weight I would ONLY use it on heavier baits. Like it pitches great, casts a jig great maybe even a cheap deeper diving crank but 15+ it would not balance a light rod out at all

The dislike is for the reel not u sir keep on keeping on I hope 13 fishing sees this video

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks

I have the R1 which is the same weight and yea it’s heavy. Both definitely solid reels but just too heavy for extended use.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was crazy surprised at the sweight

What about the abu black max. I really like your reviews.

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah we have to do one

It's so hard to compare reels across the board and be fair. I know that's what you are trying to do. You might just compare reels at an exact price. For example, this "reel" is a 4 star at $79.99. This way people can choose the best reel at their budget. Just a thought. Thanks for the video!

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Well no that’s not what I’m trying to do. So I’m grouping in $50 is the first category with a $20 dollar +\- range so this reel is in that category. So the range is 30-70 In the 80-120 it’s even a lower star rating

I find it kinda impossible to NOT backlash on anything other than the breaks at 10. I’m wondering if anyone else has this problem. I use a light lure for it so maybe that’s the problem but I’d like to hear other peoples feedback! Also I have plenty of other reels and i hardly ever backlash so I promise it’s not just my fault😂

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had to keep my thumb on it

9 out of 10 times if aluminum frame isn't listed in the specs it's plastic take a screw out if it's course thread its some kind of plastic Take a look at the mettle m3 from Academy normally $59.99 on sale right now for $35 and it has an aluminum frame ...internal centrifugal brakes might be a downfall for people new to baitcasters

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

That’s impressive a 35dollar reel with aluminum frame. Yeah I don’t get why we can’t have both or at least external adjustable centrifugal on even lower priced casting reels. Quantum has been doing it since the 90’s!

How about a review of the KastKing MegaJaws?

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a good idea.

@JS-oy6nn

2 жыл бұрын

I took a Kastking Spartacus ll and put a set of ABEC-7 orange seal ceramic bearings on the spool and what an incredible difference it makes 🤗

@leannesmith3660

2 жыл бұрын

I have the Megajaws. I really like it. I got the green 13 fishing reel that was on sale at Tackle warehouse. I can't stand the green color!! Let me say I cannot cast it into the wind. Backlash big time. Calm or with the wind it casts fine. Alot of it is probably user error.😂 It seems hard to dial in. Then my old trusty- Abu Black Max and my Lew's. They don't disappoint.

@JS-oy6nn

2 жыл бұрын

@@leannesmith3660 casting into the wind definitely takes practice. I use the very tip of my thumb to keep constant contact with the spool throughout the cast when casting into the wind. Obviously you can’t cast as far like this but you won’t get a backlash.

@leannesmith3660

2 жыл бұрын

My mistake! I did not get my 13 reel at Tackle warehouse. I got it on sale at Shop Karl's

I didn't care for mine much TBH, and it really struggled with anything less then 7 on magnet brakes. And if you pop the cover in a lot of cases 2-3 clicks occasionally made zero difference at all throughout the range. If you put it on 4 it might aswell be on one and expect a backlash. I switched back to my cheep ass spinning reel for the day after trying to get more range out of it and backlashing in to oblivion the spinner went as far at least. Maybe further while trying to avoid backlash. With the origin F1 Then I also decided, life's too short not to enjoy an awesome reel, so I bought a Shimano slx dc.

@BassGeek

Жыл бұрын

I get that. I was under whelmed by it to say the least.

I'll say I have a Lew's tournament pro the $60 one and had a Lew's American hero and at first I hated them but after a few trips like ya said idk if everything just starts to brake in but man they really started it to impress me and honestly I love my tournament pro alot better than I did the lfs I had and sold lol I know you love the lfs but I have bought two of them the first time I just could not get it failed in no matter what I threw the a yr or two later I bought another one and same thing idk what it is I just didn't like it

@BassGeek

2 жыл бұрын

Hey each of use are different. So feel touch and a bunch of other stuff factor in

@5.7.0bassin2

2 жыл бұрын

Very true I guss to that's just why I stick to my slx line of reels I love them and for the money man they are great the only thing is my reg slx the handle is loosing for some reason havnt had time to dive into and take it apart yet but I've had it for about three yrs now and havnt done much maintenance lol

I’d take that reel over an American hero anyday.

@BassGeek

Жыл бұрын

Cool I'm not American hero fan really. It just seem very durable.

@BrandonX444X

Жыл бұрын

@@BassGeek I’m a die hard Abu guy. Love the Complete Revo line up. But for a cheap reel the low end 13 reels fish like most low end reels do. Can’t expect much out of a 100$ and under reel period.

Too loose for me i like my reels absolutely tight no slop at all ill stick with lews.

@BassGeek

10 ай бұрын

Yeah same here